Drivers are being warned to expect overnight road closures and parking restrictions in Pathhead when the A68 trunk road through the Midlothian town is resurfaced this autumn.

The works will commence on the night of 16 September and conclude on the night of 4 October.

No work will take place on the nights of Saturday 21, Saturday 28 or Sunday 29 September.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers and the public, the A68 through Pathhead will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 each night of these works with a signed diversion in place between Millerhill Junction on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass and the A68 at Fala Dam.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “As well as resurfacing the A68 through Pathhead, we’ll be replacing ironworks including manhole covers, utility access covers and drainage grates, resulting in a smoother, safer new road surface.

“We understand that road closures are disruptive, therefore we’ve planned these works to take place overnight when traffic flows are lower.

“We’ll also do what we can to mitigate noise disruption to local residents, including completing the noisiest operations by 11pm each night.

“We thank the local community for their patience while these essential improvements are completed.”